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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.56, 1,470.33 and 854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.56, 1,470.33 and 854.08 is: 1,278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.56 : 1,470.33 = 854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.56/1,470.33 = 854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.56x = 1,470.33 × 854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.56x = 1,255,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,779.45/982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.07

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